How much commission should I offer on a flip?

[Michael Furey]

I have a house I’m flipping and recently got my real estate license to list my properties myself. I know the standard commission is 3% for each side, but do people in this situation usually offer the buyers agent a smaller amount, like 2% or some other amount?  Is that acceptable?  What do you guys all do?

[Russell Brazil]

You should offer out the same as what the other houses in the area are offering. Offering lower, then you are putting yourself at a disadvantage to your competition.

Generally the only time to offer higher than the competition is if you have a property that isn't moving.